23 Creative Sandwich Recipes to Make Your Coworkers Jealous at Lunch

If you vowed to bring your lunch more often this year but are already getting bored of the usual go-tos, don’t get discouraged. There’s more to weekday lunches than salads and coming up with ideas for leftovers — so. much. more. Take these delicious sandwiches, for instance. They’re gussied up versions of those lunch box sandwiches of school days past, best paired with an apple and a pudding cup. Your #saddesklunch just got happy. Get ready for the sandwich party!

5. Mexican BLT: There’s no denying it — traditional BLTs are the bomb! But you know what’s even better? Dressing up your BLT with Mexican-inspired additions like guacamole, chipotle paste and cheese. Introducing the BLTGCC. Okay, maybe that name won’t stick, but you get the picture. (via Brit + Co)

6. Vada Pav: Vada pav is like an Indian deep fried veggie burger. The patty is made of potatoes and then dipped in a chickpea flour batter and deep fried. Green chutney made with fresh cilantro, mint and ginger adds a welcome brightness and acidity. It will transport you to the streets of Mumbai even if you’ve never been. (A Bit Wholesomely)

10. Green Goddess Sandwiches: Your friends will turn green with envy at the sight of this all-shades-of-green sandwich. It’s a perfect blend of crisp, refreshing greens and homemade creamy green goddess dressing. If there were a sandwich goddess, it would look like this. (via The Bojon Gourmet)

11. Crispy Dill Chicken Sandwich: The way to get your fast food fix and not feel guilty about it is to make it at home. Sure, it’s not necessarily fast, but it tastes a lot better. Plus, you know every ingredient that goes into making it. This crispy dill chicken sandwich with a healthy Greek yogurt ranch sauce is just the not-so-fast food fix you’re craving. (via Yellow Bliss Road)

14. Smörgåstårta: Leave it to Sweden to create a beautiful cake that’s secretly a sandwich. It’s a tricked-out tea sandwich made with smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber and fresh dill. You might want to raise a cup of tea to this work of sandwich art. (via Ms. Critique)

15. BBQ Portobello Mushroom Sandwich and Smoked Gouda: This vegetarian BBQ sandwich is inspired by a sandwich at Central BBQ in Memphis, Tennessee. It’s a beacon of light of a sandwich for vegetarians in a city of barbecued meat. The best part is that you don’t need to be a vegetarian to fall in love with this delicious treat. (via The Chubby Vegetarian)

16. Trinidadian Doubles: This West Indian sandwich isn’t for the faint of heart. Spicy scotch bonnet pepper sauce is essential in this sandwich made with curried chickpeas and spiced roti. Warning: You’ll want to keep a glass of milk handy. (via Munchin With Munchkin)

18. Monte Cristo Sandwich: This sandwich can’t decide if it’s breakfast or lunch, but that’s okay. You can decide for it. The bread in this ham and cheese sandwich is made of eggy french toast, so you can choose to dip in syrup if that’s what you’re in the mood for. It’s the most satisfying combo of salty and sweet. (via She Wears Many Hats)

19. Sabich Sandwich: Though this Israeli sandwich is typically served on pita, you can make it on two slices of quality bread like sourdough. It’s incredibly satisfying even though it’s only made up of four components: meaty eggplant, hard boiled eggs, cucumber and a lemony tahini sauce. (via Big Girls Small Kitchen)

22. Spicy Meatball Banh Mi: This spicy meatball banh mi will wake you up from your afternoon daze with a punch of flavor. The meatballs are spicy, umami rich and juicy, so when they’re paired with a bright daikon carrot salad, plenty of fresh herbs and creamy mayo, you’ve got the perfect Vietnamese-style sandwich. (via The Woks of Life)

23. Avocado Crab Rolls: This rich crab roll is a tantalizing daydream that takes you on a trip to a summer day in Maine and back all in one lunch break. (via Food52)

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